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Siddaramaiah blames 'mass hysteria' for Bengaluru stampede at RCB parade

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah blamed 'mass hysteria' for the Bengaluru stampede, recalling 20 stampedes in BJP-ruled states, while BJP said he and Dy CM Shivakumar must take blame

OnlyFans owner rakes in $701 mn in dividends ahead of $7 bn platform sale

OnlyFans paid $701 million in dividends to owner Leonid Radvinsky as the platform grows, with 4.6 million creators and 377.5 million fans, ahead of a $7 billion stake sale

PNB signs MoU with CRPF to provide insurance, benefits under Rakshak Plus

PNB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CRPF to provide insurance, financial services, and Rakshak Plus benefits to personnel, pensioners, and their families

NHAI to pay toll operators for revenue loss due to FASTag Annual Passes

Toll operators will receive compensation from NHAI for revenue lost due to the FASTag Annual Pass, effective August 15; the pass is valid for one year or up to 200 toll crossings

Leave Donbas, forget Nato ambitions: Putin's new demand to Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin wants Ukraine to quit Donbas, drop Nato plans and bar Western troops; in June 2024, he demanded Kyiv give up four regions, terms Ukraine called surrender

We are going to become world's no 1 economy by 2047: Sonowal at BS Infra

India will be world's no.1 economy by 2047, says Sarbananda Sonowal, citing port expansion, shipbuilding push, ₹11.2 trillion capex, and new maritime laws at BS Infra Summit

Greenfield airports to give India global aviation edge: Noida airport CEO

At the BS Infrastructure Summit, Noida airport CEO Christoph Schnellmann said greenfield airports give India an edge as they use modern tech and focus on faster, smoother passenger transfers

Can Indian airports join global hub league? Experts weigh in at BS Summit

Experts at the Business Standard Infra Summit said Indian airports are moving closer to global hub status, with Delhi nearing the threshold and Noida focusing on new technology

PPP must drive India's infrastructure funding: Experts at BS Infra Summit

Experts at the Business Standard Infra Summit said India must rely more on public-private partnerships (PPP) to fund new projects, as government resources alone cannot meet growing needs

FBI arrests fugitive mother in India wanted for murder of 6-year-old son

A mother on the FBI's 'Most Wanted list' was arrested in India for the murder of her 6-year-old son; she had fled the US, but was caught after an Interpol notice and global search

Karnataka debt jumps to ₹63,000 cr in FY24; CAG blames guarantee schemes

Karnataka's debt rose to ₹63,000 crore in 2023-24, with CAG flagging diversion of ?5,299 crore from infrastructure funds to guarantee schemes, raising concerns over public finances

Delhi CM assault: Police slap 'attempt to murder' case against accused

The Delhi police filed an FIR for attempt to murder after CM Rekha Gupta was attacked during a public meeting at her Civil Lines office; the accused has been detained for questioning

Russia invites Indian exports as US tariffs hit trade, defends oil ties

Russia said Indian goods are welcome in its market as the US raises tariffs; a top Russian diplomat defended India's oil imports and called Western sanctions unfair and one-sided

Rajasthan needs ease of doing business, cost cuts: Experts at BS Samriddhi

Experts at Business Standard's Rajasthan Samriddhi 2025 said the state must cut business costs, improve logistics, and ease rules to attract investors and boost growth opportunities

Amit Shah to introduce 3 bills in LS today; online gaming, J&K in focus

Home Minister Amit Shah to introduce three bills in Lok Sabha today, including a proposal to amend the J&K Reorganisation Act; Online Gaming Bill also listed on the agenda

GoM meet today: What's on agenda as Centre pushes 2-slab GST reform plan

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to explain Centre's plan for two GST slabs of 5 per cent and 18 per cent, with a 40 per cent rate on select goods

Former SC judge B Sudershan Reddy picked as INDIA bloc VP candidate

B Sudershan Reddy to contest as INDIA alliance VP candidate, facing NDA's CP Radhakrishnan; elections are set for September 9 after Dhankhar's resignation

Cabinet approves ₹8,308 cr 6-lane Bhubaneswar Bypass to ease city traffic

The Cabinet approved a ₹8,308 crore, six-lane Bhubaneswar Bypass in Odisha; stretching 110.9 km, it connects major cities, highways, ports and will boost traffic flow and growth

Cabinet approves ₹1,507 cr greenfield airport project in Kota-Bundi

The Cabinet has approved a ₹1,507 crore greenfield airport at Kota-Bundi; it will handle 2 million passengers yearly and support the city's industrial and educational growth

'Why pay ₹150 for 12 hours on 65 km?' SC flags toll collection issues

The Supreme Court questioned why commuters should pay ₹150 on a 65-km Thrissur highway that took 12 hours due to poor road conditions and heavy traffic